CVE-2023-32419Network attack vector

Remote code execution via cellular bounds error

Published Jun 23, 2023 · Updated Dec 4, 2024

A bounds-checking flaw in Cellular in Apple iOS and iPadOS before 16.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The Cellular component lacks adequate bounds checks in an undisclosed operation; Apple has not identified the affected function or protocol field. The CNA range covers the operating-system family, but Apple's detailed advisory limits this Cellular entry to iPhone 8 and iPhone X.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability1.12%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

A bounds-checking flaw in Cellular in Apple iOS and iPadOS before 16.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The Cellular component lacks adequate bounds checks in an undisclosed operation; Apple has not identified the affected function or protocol field. The CNA range covers the operating-system family, but Apple's detailed advisory limits this Cellular entry to iPhone 8 and iPhone X.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-32419
Published
Jun 23, 2023
Updated
Dec 4, 2024
Vendor
Apple
Product
iOS and iPadOS
Classifications
T1203
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jun 23, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Dec 4, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=unspecified <16.5

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Apple · iOS and iPadOSversion=unspecified <16.5

Published CVSS scores

9.8NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

T1203Exploitation for Client Execution

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